[Kaohsiung News] The Kaohsiung City Government convened a municipal administrative meeting on December 30, during which Mayor Chen Chi-mai issued specific directives regarding New Year’s Eve events scheduled for December 31. In anticipation of large crowds, Mayor Chen instructed the Information Bureau, Environmental Protection Bureau, Transportation Bureau, Mass Rapid Transit Bureau, Police Department, Department of Health, and Fire Bureau to work closely together to ensure environmental cleanliness, clear crowd flow guidance, traffic control, and comprehensive safety measures, so that the events proceed smoothly and safely.
The Police Department stated that the city has established a comprehensive surveillance network with no blind spots, integrating live feeds from 37 surveillance cameras and aerial drone footage. These images are transmitted in real time to the forward command center, implementing the principle of “where the situation is, the cameras are there, and the police are there.” The department has also strengthened public–private cooperation by establishing real-time intelligence-sharing mechanisms with private security providers, enabling rapid reporting and control of suspicious individuals to ensure public safety. In addition, police manpower has been reinforced, with on-site incident response teams deployed in front of the main stage and dedicated anti-crowd-crush units in place. These measures are designed to ensure rapid response and core-area protection, shortening reporting and handling times so that residents can participate in New Year’s Eve celebrations with peace of mind.
During the same meeting, the Environmental Protection Bureau delivered a briefing on its “Carbon Credits and Net-Zero Emissions Framework Plan.” Mayor Chen emphasized that carbon credits and net-zero carbon emissions are a government responsibility. He noted that net-zero emissions are not only an international trend but also a key factor in urban competitiveness. The city government, he said, must advance concrete actions from policy formulation through implementation, demonstrating Kaohsiung’s commitment and leadership in sustainable development and positioning the city as a model net-zero city.
Mayor Chen also reminded the Education Bureau to strengthen campus safety management across all levels of schools, promote safety awareness among faculty and students, and establish robust emergency response and reporting mechanisms. The Police Department will continue to provide support as needed to ensure campus safety.
Photos 1–3: The Kaohsiung City Government held a municipal administrative meeting on December 30, during which Mayor Chen Chi-mai instructed all departments to actively implement measures related to New Year’s Eve event security, the promotion of carbon credit policies, and campus safety management.
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